Authors note: Thank you all for the feedback it is very much appreciated. This story is dedicated to the woman of my dreams.
Thank you to Slavegirl 70 for taking the time to edit and give feedback.
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In my dream she asked no questions, she just commanded. In my dream I obeyed completely and without hesitation. In my dream we were in love, the kind of love that would survive anything, the kind of love that made you do anything to know happiness. In my dream the only sounds were cascades of sultry moans and demands with the occasional slap to my backside.
In the real world the sound was my alarm clock. In the real world I have never been with a woman or participated in any of the deviant acts I see in my dreams almost nightly. In the real world I was conservative, very much reserved. In the real world I was wet and late for work.
I scrambled out of bed and began my morning routine, albeit the abbreviated version where toast is not enjoyed but inhaled. My morning commute involved a short drive and a 30-minute train ride into the city, and while on most days the train was a haven for stolen moments lost in a book, today I had far too much on my mind.
Why was I still dreaming about these things?
I kept asking myself. It had been two months now, and the dreams got more and more frequent; as time went on I was beginning to worry.
Am I a lesbian
? Those four words haunted me consistently since I met her and began dreaming the very things I imagine a 16-year old boy dreams about.
I couldn't be
. I have had boyfriends and enjoyed them sexually, well, except the one guy we don't talk about but we won't get sidetracked here. I will admit I have been having a bit of a dry spell, but I was taking care of myself on a mostly regular basis and I usually thought of movie stars like most women.
I don't need this right now.
I stepped off the train and resumed my rush—the time for thought was over.
My heels clicked on the linoleum in quick succession, trying to make it to the morning meeting before my boss. I felt the eyes of judgement on me while I almost sprinted through the lobby (as much as my skirt would allow) and past the receptionist. I could see the glass meeting room from across the office; everyone was taking their seats. I was late. I reached the door right as the meeting started and the five other employees in attendance gave me mixed looks of annoyance and pity while I quietly excused myself and sat down.
I worked in a small fashion design company and I enjoyed it very much. At least I had, up until the point I got promoted. I enjoyed working quietly, sewing, drawing and only having to keep track of myself. But unfortunately my performance got me noticed and now I have meetings and subordinates. Fashion was my escape from the world, I loved to put fabrics together and design a masterpiece that was elegant and simple, much like me.
I finally made it to my office, which was the only perk to my promotion I enjoyed—I had private space. Slumping in my chair, I was already exhausted and of course my phone rang immediately.
"Good Morning, this is Christina," I answered quickly.
"You don't have to say who it is Tina, I called you."
I knew the voice and should have expected the call.
Why wouldn't she call, I was late!
I felt my palms begin to sweat and my heart race just at the sound of her voice.
What is wrong with me
?
"Uh, yes ma'am, of course. H...how can I help you this morning?" I stammered, completely embarrassed.
"I would like to see you in my office, and please be quick Tina," she calmly ordered and hung up.
I stood up, went to my full-length mirror on the wall and just looked at myself while I slowed my breath.
I have no idea why you are getting all worked up but just relax, go to her office, apologize quickly and then just listen to what she has to say.
I straightened my skirt, ensured my blouse had not acquired a stain during the morning commute, took another deep breath and headed off to her office. My stride was one of confidence and determination; my brain was soothing me, telling me to relax..
I reached her door, knocked twice, and she quickly beckoned me in. There she was. Ms. Taylor—lead of design and development, master seamstress and a genius with fabric. She came to our company almost two months ago and already had made quite an impression. She was quick and stunning and for some reason decided I needed a promotion. Every day she was impeccable as if she was the model and not the designer.
Today she wore a more formal pantsuit which complimented her body completely, especially with the long collared heavy dipped blouse that gave us all a nice view of her neckline and cleavage. Her hair was a bouncing mesh of black twists that were just long enough to cause her to have to move them from her face from time to time. She was a very beautiful woman and equally talented. I could not help but admire her, but what I felt and dreamt was more than just admiration—it was unsettling.
"Sit down Tina," Ms. Taylor requested, as she moved around her desk to lean against it in front of me. "Are you alright? I only ask because you are not usually the late type and I want to make sure everything is OK and you just slept in a bit."
She was the only person that called me Tina ever, she said it the first time we met and never tried anything else. I felt like she effectively renamed me.
"No Ms. Taylor, I am just fine—I overslept this morning. I have not been getting the best nights' rest. I do apologize, I know you gave me this position and I appreciate you trusting me. I don't want you to think that I don't deserve it." I responded, delivering my scripted apology effectively.
"You deserve that position if not more, and I am not sure you see that Tina," she responded.
I could not help but stare at her full lips as she spoke they seemed to dance around the words they formed with the precision of an expert dancer. I felt myself lost in her words, just admiring her beauty and her wonderful caramel complexion.
"Are you listening Tina?" she asked, already knowing the answer.
"I...uh...yes I was...I mean no. I apologize Ms. Taylor, I seem to be out of it this morning—distracted I guess." I felt compelled to tell the truth to her; I did not want to continue to disappoint her.